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World War II Casualties

TYPE OF CASUALTY:

This is indicated by the symbol at the far right of each column.

An individual who was killed in action, whether at the front or by enemy action in the rear areas, or if a prisoner of war, whether by air bombardment of his prison camp or by being shot while escaping is designated "KIA".

Persons who were wounded and later died are marked "DOW" -- died of wounds.

Those who suffered fatal battle INJURIES as opposed to WOUNDS, in combat or in combat areas, and died in a line-of-duty status, are designated "DOI" -- died of injuries.

Other line-of-duty deaths, such as from sickness, homicide, suicide or accidents, outside combat areas (including training and maneuver deaths) are listed "DNB" -- died, non-battle.

Individuals who were determined to be dead under Public Law 490 are designated "FOD" -- finding of death. Missing persons are marked with the single letter "M"

Names Listed Are

NAME	SERVICE NUMBER	GRADE	CASUALTY
Calvin P Allen	18015029	S SG	DNB
Hubert M Bayless	T-190499	FL O	DNB
Clarence E Cavett	18014614	SGT	DNB
James D Cavett	18014625	SGT	DNB
Earl N DeMasters	38069037	TEC3	DNB
Tom Estes	38580885	S SG	FOD
Robert M Hollowell	38121847	PFC	DOW
Otto D Jenkins	01998554	1 LT	KIA
Durward Marshall	0-691531	2 LT	KIA
James L Pearson	6268922	PVT	KIA
Robert E Prichard	18038796	PVT	DOW
James F Rodgers	6295504	SGT	KIA
Jack T Seymour	18183842	CPL	DNB
Loyd N Smith	38440309	PFC	KIA
Woodrow Wilson	0-711102	2 LT	DNB
Willie A Wright	38439256	PVT	KIA

Thanks to Doug Mays and Ann Whiteman Bartlett for remembering this man!

He was NOT listed on the document above which was located thru the National Archives.

Kenneth Harland Wilcoxson; Seaman 2c, USNR, Died in Combat

Found listed here: http://media.nara.gov/media/images/27/31/27-3065a.gif

Presently searching for McCargo & Watson

EXPLANATION OF SERVICE NUMBERS:

Service numbers fall into two broad categories: simple seven or eight digit numbers (in a few cases fewer digits) for male enlisted personnel, and prefixed serial numbers for other personnel. Regular Army enlisted men who entered the service befor the outset of Selective Service bear seven-digit or lower serial numbers, usually beginning with "6" or"7", as 6974416, Men who enlisted in the Army of the United States have eight-digit numbers beginning with "1", the second digit indicating the Service Command of origin. For example, the serial number 14066025 would indicate that the man enlisted in the Army of the United States in the Fourth Service Command (Southeastern U.S.), men called into federally recognized National Guard service received eight-digit numbers begining with "2", the third digit representing the Service Command: 20107656 indicated a National Guardsman from New England (First Service Command). Men inducted or enlisted through Selective Service were given eight-digit numbers begining with "3" or "4", the second digit representing the Service Command. The prefixed serial numbers for other than male enlisted personnel carry a designated letter: 0- (as in 0-1574257) for male commissioned officers; W- for male Warrant officers; T- for Flight officers of the Army Air Forces; L- for commissioned officers of the Women's Army Corps; V- for WAC Warrant officers; A- for WAC enlisted women; R- for Hospital Dietitians, and M- for Physical Therapy Aides.

EXPLANATION OF GRADE:

This is synonymous with the misnomer "rank", and the abbreviations which may be found in this book are as follows: GEN, General (four star); LT G, Lieutenant General, (three star); M G, Major General (two star); B G, Brigadier General (one star); COL, Colonel; LT C, Lieutenant Colonel; MAJ, Major; CAPT, Captain; 1 LT, First Lieutenant; 1 LT, Second Lieutenant; C WO, Chief Warrant Officer; WOJG, Warrant Officer, Junior Grade; FL O, Flight Officer; AV C, Aviation Cadet; M SG, master Sergeant; 1 SG, First Sergeant; T SG, Technical Sergeant; S SG, Staff Sergeant; TEC3, Technician Third Grade; SGT, Sergeant, TEC4, Technician Fourth Grade; CPL, Corporal; TEC5, Technician Fifth Grade; PFC, Private First Class, and PVT, Private.

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2007